Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
7F8A88
RGB
127, 138, 136
HSL
169, 4%, 52%
HSB
169, 8%, 54%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 46
LAB
57, -4, 0
LCH
57, 4, 185
OKLCH
0.62, 0.01, 184
XYZ
22, 24, 27
LUV
57, -6, 0
HWB
169, 50%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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